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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.40, 68.10 and 13.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.40, 68.10 and 13.34 is: 20.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.40 : 68.10 = 13.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.40/68.10 = 13.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.40x = 68.10 × 13.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.40x = 908.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908.32/45.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.01

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